Starting July 1, James Cameron’s acclaimed film Titanic, which won 11 Academy Awards, will be available for free streaming worldwide on Tubi. Fans can watch the disaster epic without any subscription fees, though occasional ads will play during the movie.
The film follows Jack and Rose, played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, two passengers from different social backgrounds who meet and fall in love aboard the doomed RMS Titanic. Their passionate romance unfolds as the ship tragically collides with an iceberg and begins to sink in the North Atlantic, transforming their love story into a desperate fight for survival. While based on a true maritime disaster, the central characters and their narrative are fictional.
“Leonardo DiCaprio and Oscar-nominee Kate Winslet light up the screen as Jack and Rose, the young lovers who find one another on the maiden voyage of the ‘unsinkable’ R.M.S. Titanic. But when the doomed luxury liner collides with an iceberg in the frigid North Atlantic, their passionate love affair becomes a thrilling race for survival. From acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron comes a tale of forbidden love and courage in the face of disaster that triumphs as a true cinematic masterpiece.”
—Rotten Tomatoes synopsis
The movie’s cast also includes Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Jonathan Hyde, Bernard Hill, Billy Zane, and Bill Paxton. Known for its grand scale and memorable scenes, Titanic further solidified James Cameron’s reputation as a master filmmaker across genres.
The Film’s Impact and Awards Recognition
When Titanic premiered, it earned 14 Oscar nominations and won 11, including Best Picture and Best Director for James Cameron—a first Academy Award nomination and win in his career. The film also took home awards for Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction, and Best Original Score among others. These honors underscored the film’s technical excellence and storytelling craft.
With its remarkable achievements, Titanic once held the record for being the most expensive film ever made, with an estimated budget of $200 million. Though later surpassed by blockbusters like Avengers: Endgame and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Titanic’s scale was unparalleled at the time.
The disaster drama was also the first motion picture to exceed $1 billion in box office revenue, eventually reaching $1.8 billion globally and surpassing Jurassic Park to become the highest-grossing movie for a period. Re-releases have since pushed its total earnings to approximately $2.2 billion. Critically, it remains well-regarded, maintaining an 88% critics‘ score on Rotten Tomatoes.
James Cameron’s Continued Box Office Dominance
Interestingly, the film that ended Titanic’s reign as highest-grossing movie was also directed by James Cameron. His 2009 sci-fi blockbuster Avatar grossed $2.9 billion at the box office, reclaiming the top spot by outperforming Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame after a 2021 re-release in China. This highlights Cameron’s unique ability to deliver huge cinematic successes across different genres.
Other James Cameron titles, including The Abyss, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Minority Report, and Sicario: Day of the Soldado, are also being added to Tubi’s streaming service, offering audiences more access to his influential work.
Why Titanic Still Resonates Today
The continued popularity of Titanic, made evident by its free streaming availability, speaks to its lasting cultural and cinematic significance. The movie’s mix of romance, historical tragedy, and breathtaking visuals keeps drawing new viewers and longtime fans alike. James Cameron’s storytelling skill and the performances of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet ensure the film’s place as a timeless classic.
As audiences around the world prepare to watch Titanic at no cost, the film’s emotional depth and thrilling narrative invite reflection on love, loss, and human courage amidst disaster, securing its relevance decades after its initial release.
